Complete the vocabulary graphic organizer.
(Make sure to turn in homework at this time!)
READ-THINK-DISCUSS
Essay (p.186) by Lawrence Langer
Begin by reading and thinking together as I model; then continue to practice close reading skills by annotating as you read this essay independently. (10 mins)
Look for:
His central claim: What is his thesis? What is he arguing?
His reasons: Break down his logical reasoning. WHY is his claim true?
His evidence: What proof does he give to support each reason?
Counter-Claim/Rebuttal: Counter-claims refer to opposing views. In a rebuttal, the speaker refutes these opposing views, strengthening the argument.
Rhetorical Appeals: What appeals do you see to ethos, pathos, and logos?
WRITE
Complete a graphic organizer analyzing Langer's argument:
What is his central claim?
What reasons does he give to support his claim? Are they logical?
What evidence does he give to support each claim?
How does he deal with opposing views?
Exit Slip....Model Sentence: Another Colon!
Read the following sentence from Langer's essay. Write your responses to the questions on a slip of paper to turn in.
Perhaps unwittingly, Wiesenthal fills Bolek's mouth with questionable platitudes: "When one is face to face with death one doesn't lie"; "he had no opportunity to expiate the sins which he had committed"; he showed "genuine, sincere repentence for his misdeeds."
Explain the purpose of the colon in the sentence. The semicolons?
What purpose is this sentence serving in the essay?
Optional Assignment!
Links 5 Major Genocides- Aid organization with links to the locations of current areas that face this reality Explanation of Genocide- Explanations and survivor stories
Extra Credit Opportunity (Rare!)
You need to be able to form an informed opinion. To build background knowledge, watch the entire documentary linked to this page. Write a brief summary that includes an explanation of the filmmaker's claim, reasons, and evidence. This may be used as a source in both your paper and your group research project.
Bell Ringer: Word Study
Introduce Vocabulary:- trivialize
- legitimate
- indissoluble
- repentance
- defer
- chastise
- verbatim
- transgression
- lament
- atonement
Complete the vocabulary graphic organizer.(Make sure to turn in homework at this time!)
READ-THINK-DISCUSS
Essay (p.186) by Lawrence LangerBegin by reading and thinking together as I model; then continue to practice close reading skills by annotating as you read this essay independently. (10 mins)
Look for:
WRITE
Complete a graphic organizer analyzing Langer's argument:Exit Slip....Model Sentence: Another Colon!
Read the following sentence from Langer's essay. Write your responses to the questions on a slip of paper to turn in.Perhaps unwittingly, Wiesenthal fills Bolek's mouth with questionable platitudes: "When one is face to face with death one doesn't lie"; "he had no opportunity to expiate the sins which he had committed"; he showed "genuine, sincere repentence for his misdeeds."
Optional Assignment!
Links
5 Major Genocides- Aid organization with links to the locations of current areas that face this reality
Explanation of Genocide- Explanations and survivor stories
Extra Credit Opportunity (Rare!)
You need to be able to form an informed opinion. To build background knowledge, watch the entire documentary linked to this page. Write a brief summary that includes an explanation of the filmmaker's claim, reasons, and evidence. This may be used as a source in both your paper and your group research project.